USCIS Filing
- Form I-130
Form G-325A(petitioner & alien beneficiary) - Update May, 2017, the G-325A is no longer needed.- Form G-1145
- $535 check for the filing fee
- Cover letter
- Primary proof of marriage (marriage certificate copy)
- Supplementary proof of marriage (ie. joint bank accounts, sworn witness statements)
- Passport photos (petitioner & alien beneficiary)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship/permanent residency (birth certificate/green card)
- Evidence of all previous marriages ending (ie. death cert./divorce decree)
- Proof of legal name change (if applicable)
- Certified copies of police & court convictions, in compliance with IMBRA
- Send via trackable mail or courier
NVC Phase
- DS-260 Form
- DS-261 Form
- Form I-864 Affidavit of Support
- Divorce documents of previous marriages (both parties)
- Police certificates from current residence country
- Police certificates from other residence countries lived for 6+ mo.
- Evidence of relationship
Embassy Phase
- Medical Exam
- Vaccinations records
- Embassy Interview
- 2x passport photos (2 in. x 2 in.)
- Passport with at least 6 months of validity left on it
- $220 Immigrant fee
NOTE: If you are a RapidVisa customer, a more detailed, customized CR-1 spousal visa checklist will be generated based on your information.